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Shed Some Light on DED: New IPL technology can help you meet the needs of this growing patient population.

Authors :
Karpecki, Paul M.
Source :
Review of Optometry. 12/15/2019, Vol. 156 Issue 12, p68-69. 2p.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

The article offers information on the intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy for meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) treatment. Topics discussed include second iteration with the advent of low-level light therapy (LLLT), a new two-step approach; Activation of fibroblasts and enhancing the synthesis of new collagen fibers by IPL; and also mentions about combined treatment of the Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI).

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1930160X
Volume :
156
Issue :
12
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Review of Optometry
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
140409552